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SoftpediaFretless – The Wrath of Riffson Review (PC)
Published 8/18/2025
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PC / Mac - 7/17/2025
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
In this turned-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments, gather mighty riff attacks and save the land from Rick Riffson's devilish goons and musical hybrid monsters!
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- Ritual Studios
- Publisher
- Playdigious
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Critic avg
80
11 scored reviews
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11
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 80 across 11 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1003 reviews · 27%
80–896 reviews · 55%
70–791 review · 9%
Below 701 review · 9%
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Michael Merchant
Rectify GamingReview: Fretless – Wrath of Riffson
Published 8/5/2025
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Read originalMaisie Scott
GamesCreedFretless – The Wrath of Riffson Review
Published 7/21/2025
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90
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Read originalNusrat Choity
NoobFeedFretless - The Wrath of Riffson
Published 7/21/2025
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85
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Read originalSimon James
ImpulsegamerFretless PC Review
Published 7/18/2025
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78
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Read originalJosh Preston
Screen HypeFretless: Wrath of Riffson Review – A 6 Bar Beat-down
Published 7/17/2025
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Read originalEthan Krieger
DualShockersFretless - The Wrath Of Riffson Review
Published 7/17/2025
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90
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Read originalMatt Kowalski
Niche GamerFretless: The Wrath of Riffson Review - A Composition of Music and RPG Combat - Niche Gamer
Published 7/17/2025
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90
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Read originalLeo Faierman
Screen RantFretless - The Wrath of Riffson Review - This Lackluster Rhythm RPG Remains Off-Key
Published 7/17/2025
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40
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
Published 7/17/2025
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